Airbnb, the fast-growing website that allows people to rent out their homes and apartments to others, has its fair share of success stories. Underneath that, are several horror stories that have tested the San Francisco company. less

Airbnb, the fast-growing website that allows people to rent out their homes and apartments to others, has its fair share of success stories. Underneath that, are several horror stories that have tested the San ... more

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In March 2013, comedian Ari Teman rented out his apartment to someone for a wedding party. When he returned, he found a full-on orgy occurring at his home.

In March 2013, comedian Ari Teman rented out his apartment to someone for a wedding party. When he returned, he found a full-on orgy occurring at his home.

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In 2012, the owners of a private apartment in Stockholm, Sweden returned to their home to discover it was turned into a high-class brothel, according to Gizmodo.

In 2012, the owners of a private apartment in Stockholm, Sweden returned to their home to discover it was turned into a high-class brothel, according to Gizmodo.

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In July 2011, TechCrunch an Oakland man had his home ruined by meth addicts and thieves. Troy Dayton said he found bizarre damage and several meth pipes strewn about.

In July 2011, TechCrunch an Oakland man had his home ruined by meth addicts and thieves. Troy Dayton said he found bizarre damage and several meth pipes strewn about.

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Rachel Bassini told Business Insider her New York City penthouse was completely trashed, covered with used condoms, chewed gum and other unspeakable things.

Rachel Bassini told Business Insider her New York City penthouse was completely trashed, covered with used condoms, chewed gum and other unspeakable things.

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On Hacker News, a forum user said an Airbnb visit in Berlin made a turn for the worse when the apartment he was inhabiting belonged to someone else.

On Hacker News, a forum user said an Airbnb visit in Berlin made a turn for the worse when the apartment he was inhabiting belonged to someone else.

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Probably the most well-known Airbnb horror story is the one that happened to this woman in San Francisco. "EJ" wrote in her blog how Airbnb users ransacked her apartment, stealing clothes and burning various things in her house. less

Probably the most well-known Airbnb horror story is the one that happened to this woman in San Francisco. "EJ" wrote in her blog how Airbnb users ransacked her apartment, stealing clothes and burning various ... more

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The blog FindLaw says an Airbnb user in New York City incurred thousands of dollars in fines because it is illegal in NYC to sublet an apartment for less than 30 days.

The blog FindLaw says an Airbnb user in New York City incurred thousands of dollars in fines because it is illegal in NYC to sublet an apartment for less than 30 days.

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